Review
Final Exam

Final Exam
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Testing Center Portion - Multiple-Choice
 Wed 12/16 – Fri 12/18, Testing Center
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In Class Portion
– Problem Solving w/
Computer
 Thu 12/17, 7:00-8:30 am, Aus 9

Testing Center Portion
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50 Multiple-Choice Questions – 1 point each
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Excel: 20 questions
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VBA: 15 questions
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Mathematica: 15 questions
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Similar to Exam, Quiz and Clicker questions
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Knowledge of terms
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Knowledge of function syntax
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Knowledge of function usage
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Resources
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One 8.5” x 11” sheet of notes, one side

In Class Portion
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15 Problems – 4 points each
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Most require use of computer tool
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10 extra credit points available
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Record answers directly on paper
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No electronic copy submitted
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Similar to basic Homework or Lab problems
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Resources
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Open book, notes, computer
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Closed neighbor

Excel Basics
Key Concepts
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Active Cell
 Text, Numbers, & Formula
 Entering/Editing Data &Formulas
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Moving/Copying Data & Formulas
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Relative & Absolute Addressing
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Named Cells
 Conditional Formatting
 Built-in Functions
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Error Messages
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Formatting Numbers (2.5)
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Row & Column Manipulation (2.7)

Excel Functions
Key Concepts
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Finding Functions
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Basic Math Functions
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Sum and AutoSum
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Selecting Ranges
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Trigonometry Functions
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Logical Operators
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Time and Date Functions
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Miscellaneous

Graphing with Excel
Key Concepts
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Creating a Basic XY Scatter Graph
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Linking Chart Titles to a Cell
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Adding Data to an Existing Graph
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Plotting Multiple Curves
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Plotting Multiple Curves with Different X
Values
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Adding a Trend Line
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Modifying the Graph

Computer Precision & Round-Off Error
Key Concepts
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Numerical Error
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Significant Figures
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Accuracy vs. Precision
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Computer Representation of Numbers

Finding Roots by Multiple Methods
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Plots
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Bisection Routine
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Excel Goal Seek Function

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Finding Max/Min on 2D Plots
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Finding Max/Min on 3D Plots
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Finding Optimal Solutions
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Decision Variables
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Objective Function
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Constraints

Excel Matrix Operations
Key Concepts
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Matrix Basics
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Matrix Addition
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Matrix Multiplication
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Transposing a Matrix
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Inverting a Matrix
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Determinant of a Matrix

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Matrix Inversion Method
 Cramer’s Rule

VBA Key Concepts
Algorithm Development
Flowcharting

VBA Key Concepts
Defining Variables & Equations
Launching VBA
Programming Basics

VBA Key Concepts
Documentation
Getting Program Input and Returning
Program Output
Linking a Program to a Button

VBA Key Concepts
Relational Operators
Logical Operators
If-Then-Else Statement
Select Case Statement
GoTo Statement

VBA Key Concepts
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Types of Program Errors
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Debugging Tools & Techniques
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Testing
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VBA Help Facility

VBA Key Concepts
Looping Basics
For… Next
Statement
Do… Loop
Statement
For Each… Next
Statement

VBA Key Concepts
Array Basics
1-Dimensional Arrays

VBA Key Concepts
Nesting Loops
Dynamic Arrays
Multi-Dimensional Arrays

VBA Key Concepts
Macro Overview
Recording a Macro
Running a Macro
Editing a Macro
Using Controls

VBA Key Concepts
Custom Dialog Box Overview
Creating a Custom Dialog Box
Example Problems

VBA Key Concepts
Functions vs. Subprograms
Using Subroutines Effectively
Declaring Variables

VBA Key Concepts
Using Excel Arrays in Functions

Mathematica Key Concepts
Three Basic Rules
Notebook Basics
A Few Function Examples
Documentation
Accessing Mathematica via the Internet

Mathematica Key Concepts
Review of Basic Concepts
Stylesheets
Using Simple Units in Your Calculation
Table Function
ListLinePlot Function
Matrices Functions

Mathematica Key Concepts
Getting Help
Formatting Your Notebook
Working with Lists
Vectors
Statics Problem Example
Matrices

Mathematica Key Concepts
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User Defined Functions
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Solving Equations
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Polynomial Equation
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Systems of Polynomial Equations
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Systems of Linear Equations
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Nonpolynomial Equations
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Example Problems

Mathematica Key Concepts
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Derivatives and Integrals
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Basic math Functions
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Trigonometry Functions
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Plot Functions

Mathematica Key Concepts
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Using Manipulate to Make Interactive
Models

Mathematica Key Concepts
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Creating a Function
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Localization
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Controlling Program Flow
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Looping Structures

Special Topics: Key Concepts
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Numeric Differentiation
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Numeric Integration
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Curve Fitting
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Importing & Exporting Data
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Pivot Tables